March · France
Best time to visit Avignon in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Avignon in March
Average temperature 11°C, 93 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 68% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
7.6/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 11°C
- Rainfall
- 93 mm
- Humidity
- 68%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
March in Avignon scores 7.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 11°C, 93 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Avignon's papal palace and bridge span the Rhône, with Provence's vineyards and villages around them.
March holds up well in Avignon — 8th best month
March averages 11°C (52°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 93 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.9 hours of daylight.
It scores 7.6/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? April scores 1.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Avignon in March?
- In March, Avignon averages 11°C, 93 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.6/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Avignon?
- March earns a 7.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Avignon in March?
- Expect about 93 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 68% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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